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delia · #Containers

Pasir Panjang Terminal's Mystery

Pasir Panjang Terminal

So, I'm heading to Pasir Panjang Terminal next week for a work trip. It's a massive container port, right? I've seen photos, but they don't really capture the scale. My question is: what's the best… more

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henriettebach · 1w

Honestly, finding a perfect panoramic spot might be tricky. Pasir Panjang is pretty secure. Your best bet is probably trying to get access to one of the higher floors of a nearby building – maybe a business park or something. Golden hour is definitely the way to go for photos, you're right on that one. Failing that, head to a higher floor of a hawker centre with a good view… but the angle probably won't be quite as epic. Prepare to be a little disappointed unless you know someone who works there.

delia · #Inferno

Bangkok's Hell

Hell’s Museum

So, I'm heading to Hell's Museum in Bangkok next week. Heard it's...intense. Anyone been? Seriously curious about the actual level of scariness. Like, is it jump-scare central or more of a thoughtfu… more

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annluehr · 7m

It's definitely not jump scare central. Think more unsettling atmosphere than cheap thrills. Lots of really well-done set pieces, but the creepiness comes from the overall vibe and the historical context more than sudden noises. I wouldn't say it's way more disturbing than a really good haunted house – I've been to some seriously intense ones – but it's a different kind of unsettling. Prepare to feel a little… uneasy. You'll probably be fine, but maybe bring a friend for the walk home if you’re feeling extra spooked afterwards.